Firearms/Gun Safety

According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, "unintentional shootings account for nearly 20 percent of all firearm-related fatalities among children ages 14 and under, compared with 3 percent for the entire U.S. population." More than half of these accidents occur in children age 10-14. These are sad statistics, especially so because they are completely preventable. Although the most obvious way to protect your child from an accidental shooting is to simply not have a gun in the home, it is wise to inform your child of the potential dangers of firearms, and teach them what to do if they encounter a gun.

Tips for keeping your child safe:

Teach your child early on that guns are dangerous weapons, and are not toys.